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Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas

Coordinates: 35°49′00″N 94°18′00″W / 35.81667°N 94.30000°W / 35.81667; -94.30000
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Township of Cove Creek
Location of Cove Creek Township in Washington County
Location of Cove Creek Township in Washington County
Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Location of Washington County in Arkansas
Coordinates: 35°49′00″N 94°18′00″W / 35.81667°N 94.30000°W / 35.81667; -94.30000
Country United States
State Arkansas
CountyWashington
Established1842[1]
Area
 • Total45.9 sq mi (119 km2)
 • Land45.9 sq mi (119 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation1,860 ft (570 m)
Population
 • Total683
 • Density15/sq mi (6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code479
GNIS feature ID69783[2]

Township of Cove Creek is one of 37 townships in Washington County, Arkansas, USA.[3] As of the 2000 census, its total population was 683. Part of Devil's Den State Park is located in Cove Creek Township.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, Cove Creek Township covers an area of 45.9 square miles (119 km2); all land.[3] Cove Creek Township was created in 1842 from parts of Mountain Township. It gave part to Lee's Creek Township in 1880.[1]

Cities, towns, villages

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Cemeteries

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The township contains Dunkard, Liberty, Morrow, and Scott Cemeteries.

Major routes

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References

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  1. ^ a b Baker, Russell (2003). Arkansas Township Atlas 1819-1930. Little Rock, AR: Arkansas Genealogical Society. p. 148. ISBN 0-9723085-6-3.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cove Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas
  3. ^ a b c "Township of Cove Creek, Washington County, Arkansas." U.S. Census Bureau. Breakdown. Retrieved September 23, 2010.
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